Chamlang Overview

Peak ID

CHAM

Status

Opened

Elevation

7319 M / 24012 FT

Latitude

27º 46' 31"

Longitude

86º 58' 56"

History

1st ascent on

May 31,1962

1st ascent by

So Anma,
Pasang Phutar Sherpa (I),
Chamlang, lying in the Makalu region (Hongu valley, southwest of Makalu) is one of the beautiful mountains of Nepal. Chamlang is a steep forward mountain requiring good physical fitness and technicality. A Stunning panaromic view of the 5 of the world 8 thousand peaks and other small peaks could be viewed from Chamlang. The peaks include: Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Barun Tse, Pumori, Kangtega, Nuptse and many more marvelous peaks.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Mahalangur

  • District:

    Solukhumbu/Sankhuwasabha

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Makalu/Mahakulung

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Health centre/post:

    Lukla 54KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 54KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Lukla 54KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Sp 6000, Au 3000, Wi/Su 1500

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Sp 500, Au 250, Wi/Su 125

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Chatra La-Tagnak-Merala-Honku Valley-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    54KM through Lukla

  • Climbing route
    length:

    4.9KM

  • Duration:

    35 Days

Maps

Four Faces

Chamlang (North Face from Amphulabtsa BC)

Chamlang (South East face from Sano Pokhari)